Ronald L. Caravan:
Fantasy Piece for Clarinet Solo

An unaccompanied piece for clarinet (or soprano saxophone) exhibiting modal melodies, almost entirely diatonic, this piece has a slow, lyrical beginning followed by a fast section featuring mixed meters and plenty of rhythmic vitality. The range reaches the second high C above the staff at the very end. Difficult; approx. 6-1/2 min. (Year of composition: 1984)

CD RECORDINGS:

"Apotheosis of the Saxophone" Christopher Brellochs, soprano saxophone.

"Single Reed Expressions," Vol. 4. Ronald Caravan, soprano saxophone. Mark Records, 51604-MCD.